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Fortune 30
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: Cooper Enterprises/Philbrooks Shipyard  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Fortune 30

Designed by Stan Huntingford and launched in 1974, this 30-foot cruiser emerged during an era when builders prioritized seaworthiness and comfort over pure performance. Built by Cooper Enterprises and later Philbrooks Shipyard, the Fortune 30 represents solid fiberglass construction paired with traditional cruising virtues. The cutter rig configuration provides excellent sail handling options and balance, particularly valuable for short-handed sailing or varying wind conditions. With a fin keel and rudder mounted on a protective skeg, the design offers a good compromise between maneuverability and directional stability, while the skeg arrangement provides crucial rudder protection during coastal cruising or harbor maneuvering. At 10,300 pounds displacement with 3,000 pounds of ballast, this design emphasizes stability and load-carrying capacity over lightweight racing performance. The comfort ratio of 27.93 suggests a motion that favors long-distance comfort, while the capsize screening value of 1.93 indicates reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. Best suited for coastal cruising and protected offshore passages, the Fortune 30 appeals to sailors seeking a traditional, well-mannered cruising boat. The 470 square feet of sail area provides adequate power while remaining manageable, making this design particularly attractive for couples or small families prioritizing safety and comfort over racing performance.

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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.67 ft / 6.91 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 10,300.00 lb / 4,672 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 470.00 ft² / 43.66 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder Cooper Enterprises/Philbrooks Shipyard
First Built 1974
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.94
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 29.13
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 394.67
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 27.93
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.93
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.38 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 850.53 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
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